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Vegan bean chilli

This flavoursome Mexican-inspired vegan chilli is the perfect option for an easy, healthy weekday dinner.

  • Hands-on time: 20 mins
  • Time to make: 50 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons tomato purée
    • Pinch paprika
    • Pinch cumin
    • 400g can no-added salt chopped tomatoes
    • 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
    • 400g can black beans, drained, rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • Pinch chilli flakes, plus extra to sprinkle
    • 250g pack microwavable brown rice
    • 1 medium avocado, sliced, to serve
    • Fresh parsley or coriander leaves, to garnish (optional)
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Add oil to a heavy-based pan and place over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic for 10 minutes until transparent.

    2 Add tomato purée, paprika and cumin and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

    3 Add chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, chilli flakes and some freshly ground black pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato purée, paprika and cumin and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

    4 Cook rice according to packet instructions. Serve beans over rice garnished with avocado, topped with parsley or coriander leaves if you like, and extra chilli flakes.

    Serving suggestion

    Serve with a dollop of dairy-free yoghurt, and added lime wedges for a hint of freshness.

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